Procurement Agent 2 - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Richmond, VA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Agent 2 supporting MC Dean’s growing businesses, your role will include functioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including MC Dean’s Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing. You will work closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high visibility and high value programs, applying program/project management skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of MC Dean’s portfolio of projects.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Relevant Purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers, construction /specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Procurement planning during the bidding phase
Understanding contract specifications and bills of material
Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying vendors
Developing comprehensive RFPs
Analyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling)
Vendor Matrix ; working with project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply
Negotiating and finalizing agreements
Developing the Procurement Plan
Post award, managing plan implementation
Post award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs
Transferring bid phase documents and knowledge to the project team
Engaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementation
Capturing and communicating market intelligence across projects & programs
Understanding, evaluating, and incorporating current market conditions into procurement plans, including but not limited to: Pricing trends, Lead times and logistical requirements, Best value opportunities, Alternative products opportunities (Material cost/Labor savings), Evolving contract compliance requirements
Reading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
Traveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendor as needed